[Rusty Hills Farm]

I live in north Georgia and the hive will mostly be in the shade.

North Georgia? Start reading about small hive beetles. Look on google for some pix so you get an idea of what you are looking for. SHB are the bane of Southern beeks like us. They can destroy a new hive in weeks. Put your hive in full sun. Get some beetle traps. And read, read, read. I've lost hives to SHB whereas I have never lost a hive to varroa!

Bees are FUN! Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine!

:thumbsup:


Rusty

 

[Rusty Hills Farm]

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> 2) the fellow who sold us the hive said we just need to add a honey super and get to harvesting, but every hive i see starts with at least two deep frames before they add the honey super. Should I do that instead?

Most people in the far North run two deeps for brood. Most people in the center run a deep and a shallow or a deep and a medium. Most people in the deep south run one deep for brood.

I'm in the deep south and I use double deeps. Always have, even when I was in Florida. I like having the extra resources available.

JMO

Rusty